City of Evanston Preservation Commission met June 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM
2. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Members participating electronically or by telephone
3. RETREAT
Preservation Commission, City, and Community Interface
Evaluate and analyze the following questions:
PUBLIC: HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A COA?
- Website Effectiveness of navigating necessary information for COA Review
- How can we make this accessible to all?
- Are Guidelines enough?
Carlos Ruiz (Preservation Coordinator) to tell us what he hears from the public navigating the process
- What Public programming has the Commission instituted to clarify the Commission’s goals and COA requirements?
COMMISSION: HOW DO WE BEST EVALUATE PROJECT SUBMITTALS FOR COA?
- Discuss strengths and weaknesses in process of getting monthly material from the City for Hearing Review
- Discuss strengths and weaknesses of what material is allowed to be reviewed by Commission at hearing and what is missing
PUBLIC: DO I UNDERSTAND WHAT THE COMMISSION IS TELLING ME?
- Discuss clarity of COA decision as given to homeowner
- Are Commissioners consistent and clear with their responses?
- Are Commissioners clear with remarks when navigating New Construction vs Additions/Remodeling Projects?
CITY: DO WE UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PRESERVATION COMMISSION IS VOTING ON?
- How does the City support the Commission in their decisions if an application is appealed?
- Who does the City or Aldermen/women go to for clarification when an appeal is on the agenda?
- How can we as a Commission partner more effectively with the City in supporting the Commission’s goals and protecting the Public’s historic and landmark building fabric?
4. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. (Subject to change)
https://www.cityofevanston.org/home/showdocument?id=57953
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